Monday, January 21 finds the Golden State Warriors facing the. L.A. Lakers as they meet for the second time in the 2018-19 regular season. In their last game on Friday, the Warriors defeated the Clippers. The Lakers last played Saturday in a thrilling game requiring overtime that the Rockets eventually won.

Last season, the Warriors swept the Lakers but in their first meeting this year the Lakers won. The Lakers hold the all-time record having bested the Warriors 252 of their 417 matches.

Golden State Warriors

DeMarcus Cousins made his long awaited return to the court on Friday in the win over the Clippers. Although he looked winded at points he also showed glimpses of how his presence will improve the Warriors.

In just 15 minutes he scored 14 points on 5 of 11 from the field. He dunked, hit from three of four from the perimeter, dished three assists, grabbed six rebounds and had a block. And, as typical for Boogie fouled out.

All in all, it was stellar showing for Cousins in his return to the court. Cousins joined Stephen Curry (28), Kevin Durant (24), Klay Thompson (12) in double-digit scoring and showcased just how lethal this offense will be once he transitions into the system and gets his wind back.

For the first time, all season the Warriors have just one player out injured – Damian Jones who’ll miss the remainder of the season with a torn pectoral muscle.

L.A. Lakers

The last time these teams met was Christmas Day when LeBron James pulled his groin. Since James went down the Lakers have recorded a 5-8 record.

In the loss to the Rockets, Kyle Kuzma led the way with 32 points while Brandon Ingram put up 21 and showcased real presence in the closing stages of the game.

Three other Lakers scored in double-digits Ivica Zubac (17), Lance Stephenson (16) and JaVale McGee (12) were the other double-digit contributors.

About Tamberlyn Richardson

The Queen of the NBA is based in Toronto, Canada, The Managing Editor of Sixteen Wins A Ring. In addition, she is the Editor of Thunderous Intentions, an OKC Thunder site and a featured columnist for ESPN True Hoop Affiliate, Raptors Republic. Aside from her written work she hosts a podcast - Tamberlyn’s Tip-Off. Stay tuned for winning NBA predictions night after night!

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